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ArticleThe Journal of international medical research2020

Clinical features and their effect on outcomes of patients with triple negative breast cancer with or without lymph node involvement.

Monika Sobočan, Maja Turk, Pija Čater, Nina Čas Sikošek, Bojana Crnobrnja, Iztok Takač, Darja Arko

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Monika SobočanFaculty of Medicine, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1384-9487
Maja TurkFaculty of Medicine, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.
Pija ČaterDivison of Gynecology and Perinatology, University Medical Centre Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.
Nina Čas SikošekDivison of Gynecology and Perinatology, University Medical Centre Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.
Bojana CrnobrnjaDivison of Gynecology and Perinatology, University Medical Centre Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.
Iztok TakačFaculty of Medicine, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.
Darja ArkoFaculty of Medicine, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.

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Abstract

objectiveClinical and pathological characteristics of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) treatment are required for escalation or de-escalation of treatment because of a lack of druggable targets. This study aimed to identify the factors affecting the risk of disease recurrence and disease-related death in patients with TNBC.

methodsPatients with TNBC who were treated at the University Medical Centre Maribor between January 2010 and December 2017 were studied. Clinical and pathological data were analyzed using multivariate analysis and non-parametric tests. Subgroup analysis was performed to examine additional factors that affect 5-year overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival.

resultsMultivariate analysis showed that tumor size and the lymph node ratio (LNR) were significant risks in our population. Better discrimination of patients at risk of a shorter recurrence-free survival and OS was achieved by using the LNR. Only lymphovascular invasion was significant for predicting 5-year OS.

conclusionFor risk-based decision-making systems, the LNR is useful for discriminating between high- and low-risk patients with TNBC.

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Triple Negative Breast NeoplasmsDisease-Free SurvivalHumansLymphatic MetastasisLymph NodesNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingPrognosisRetrospective Studiesdisease recurrencelymph node rationode-positiveoverall survivalTriple negative breast cancertumor size

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PMCPMC7783255

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